as in flight
an act of traveling a short way to do or get something
He was sent out on an urgent errand.
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Recent Examples of errand
Drivers in affected counties were asked to consider telecommuting, combining errands or using alternative modes of transport, such as walking or cycling.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Shared physical activities like cooking, working out or running errands together can be bonding experiences and feel more natural than just texting or talking.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Participants in the study also used Lyft to run errands, to make social visits and to get to fitness classes and other entertainment events.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 7 June 2025
These women's styles seamlessly transition from physical activities like tennis, yoga and golf, to a casual lunch with friends or running errands, without running home and changing clothes.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Shared physical activities like cooking, working out or running errands together can be bonding experiences and feel more natural than just texting or talking.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Participants in the study also used Lyft to run errands, to make social visits and to get to fitness classes and other entertainment events.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 7 June 2025
These women's styles seamlessly transition from physical activities like tennis, yoga and golf, to a casual lunch with friends or running errands, without running home and changing clothes.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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In 2020 and 2021, SpaceX lost several Starship prototypes to problems during ground and flight testing.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2025
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Two months earlier, Starship’s eighth flight test ended in another rocket explosion, which led planes to be grounded at several Florida airports.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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How much does Wildland Trekking camping trips cost?—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Both picks, coincidentally, would be perfect for your next trip to the beach.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Each tour is a chance to grow, and this one will show a whole new side of ATEEZ.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Lim said those tours won't likely restart anytime soon, though both new liberal South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump have expressed hopes to revive dialogue with North Korea.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Embrace the Moment: An excursion for individuals living with dementia and their family care partners.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Expect shore excursions that complement the astronomical theme, such as a visit to Stonehenge in England, a historic site believed to have been constructed to align with the winter and summer solstices.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Another jaunt that benefits from a game plan: The Narrows.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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The Grammy award-winning singer will begin her first jaunt as a headliner in arenas on Aug. 14 for an opening night in Portland, Ore. at the Moda Center.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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The duo's outing, which marked their first official public appearance, made headlines.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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However, Wilder’s next two outings ended in losses.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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